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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 25, 2018

Twitter CEO to testify before U.S. House panel on Sept. 5 as Trump accuses social media firms of 'silencing millions'

Twitter Inc.'s chief executive will testify before a U.S. House of Representatives committee on Sept. 5, the panel said Friday, after some Republicans raised concerns about social media companies removing content from conservatives.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 25, 2018

Trump's China hawks prepare to swoop as trade negotiations fail to produce any results

The trade war between the U.S. and China is about to get uglier. After a long, hot summer spent weighing risks and firing warning shots, the hawks in President Donald Trump's administration have gained the upper hand — and they're set to unleash a fall offensive.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 25, 2018

Trump cuts more than $200 million in U.S. aid to Palestinians

The United States is cutting more than $200 million in aid to the Palestinians, the State Department said Friday, amid a deteriorating relationship with the Palestinian leadership.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 24, 2018

Maersk sends first shipping vessel through Arctic route

A Maersk vessel loaded with Russian fish and South Korean electronics will next week become the first container ship to navigate an Arctic sea route that Russia hopes will become a new shipping highway.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 24, 2018

South Korea sends sanctioned material to North: customs data

South Korea has sent 1 billion won ($893,239.96) worth of sanctioned material to North Korea, customs data showed on Friday, raising concern ties with the United States could be damaged as the South pursues cooperation with the North.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 24, 2018

Vietnamese website taunts Chinese drama fans with South China Sea quiz

A Vietnamese website, which only works when users correctly answer a quiz about disputed islands in the South China Sea, has infuriated scores of television fans in China desperate to catch the latest episode of a popular Chinese period drama.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Aug 24, 2018

Mount Fuji: Cycling and climbing sea to summit for sunrise

Mount Fuji is trying to break me, one hairpin turn at a time. My bike groans with the strain of each pedal stroke and a fine drizzle coalesces into rivulets that run down my skin, cutting a path through the grime of the previous four hours in the saddle.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Aug 24, 2018

Swimming holes: Kyushu's under-frequented gems

Summers in Japan are survivable and even enjoyable if you combat the broiling temperatures with a visit to a swimming hole.
EDITORIALS
Aug 24, 2018

Boost warnings for children about internet risks

Efforts are needed in schools to better educate children on the potential risks of internet use, along with steps to facilitate discussions between parents and their kids about adequate rules on internet access.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 24, 2018

Looking beyond work-style reform

Rising workforce mobility will have many unintended consequences.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 24, 2018

A global environmental threat made in China

From large-scale dam-building to unbridled resource-exploitation, human activity is causing serious damage to Himalayan ecosystems.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 24, 2018

Sony to launch revamped Aibo robot dog in U.S.

Sony Corp. plans to start selling its revamped Aibo robot dog in the United States from September following its domestic revival in January.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Aug 24, 2018

Japanese firms face tough choices as U.S.-China trade war drags on

The companies must either make massive changes to how their products are assembled or bide their time until a compromise is reached.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 24, 2018

New Australian PM Morrison vows stability after Liberal Party ousts Turnbull

Former Treasurer Scott Morrison, Australia's sixth prime minister in 11 years, pledged to bring stability after Malcolm Turnbull relinquished power on Friday in a party coup.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 24, 2018

Shigeru Ishiba pledges rural revitalization laws if he beats Abe in LDP leadership race

The laws would involve enhancing the productivity of service industries, promoting the migration of urban residents to rural areas and reforming local government systems.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Aug 24, 2018

Tourism boom highlights evolution of Japan guidebooks

The nation's continuing tourism boom has been accompanied by countless new guidebooks and websites on all things Japanese. Today, those who want to learn about Japan are spoiled for choice. But that was not always the case.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 24, 2018

Para Arena a barrier-free home base for athletes

With the start of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics just two years away, para athletes have begun to ramp up preparations and intensify their training. But many face major disadvantages due to a lack of training facilities with features such as air conditioning or barrier-free entrances.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 24, 2018

Men's wheelchair national team coach grateful for expanded training opportunities

Until recently, Japan's elite para-sport athletes have struggled to earn support from their workplace as they aim to represent their country in international competition.

Longform

Rock group The Yellow Monkey played K-Arena Yokohama in June as part of a nationwide tour. Concerts are increasingly popular in the age of social media as users value in-person experiences.
Inside Japan’s arena boom: Sports, sound and city-building